George Robert Campbell Sr.

George Robert Campbell, Sr., 87, of Corbin passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at his home.

Born March 29, 1931, in Winchester, KY, he was the son of the late George H. and Alza Rebecca Campbell.

He was a long-term member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

Also, he was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Hugh Harris Masonic Lodge No. 938. A signal supervisor for the L & N/ CSX Railroad, his work career spanned 38 years. For recreation, he enjoyed woodwork.
In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Campbell; a granddaughter, Amy Elizabeth McGaha; and three sisters: Mabel Manning, Evelyn Metzger, and June Kimball.

He leaves behind his loving family: three daughters: Becky McGaha and husband Mickey, Robin O’Brien and husband Steve, and Brenda Mitchell and husband David; son, George R. Campbell, Jr.; grandchildren: Michael McGaha, Kelly McGaha, Adam O’Brien, Matthew O’Brien and wife Shelly, Paul O’Brien and wife Jess, Elizabeth Mitchell Young and husband Robert, Aaron Mitchell and wife Jenny; Kelsey Roach and husband Steven; and Hunter Campbell; 13 great grandchildren; and three sisters: Anna Lou Krull, Cymantha M. True, and Phyllis S. Price; as well as other relatives and numerous friends. He will be greatly missed and deeply mourned.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28, 2018, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Roach officiating.

Burial followed in Cumberland Memorial Gardens at Lily.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund 96 Calvary Church Road Corbin, KY 40701.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.hartfhcorbin.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Corbin was in charge of the arrangements.